The contaminated steroid, methylprednisolone acetate, was produced and distributed by the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Mass. Vials were sent to 76 clinics in 23 states, including seven in Maryland. Authorities have said those vials could have been used to inject thousands of patients, including 1,500 in Maryland.

Most of the patients received injections to the spine, while others may have received it in joints to treat ailments like arthritis. Once case has been associated with a joint injection.

The College of William and Mary Law School has attracted attention from various corners for helping disabled veterans receive their benefits. Now the General Assembly has taken notice — to the tune of $245,000.